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Every year, car enthusiasts all over the country flock to the annual Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale car auction in Arizona to get an up-close look at hundreds of vintage, unique and brand-new car models that are on display and for sale.
However, some gearheads love attending Barrett-Jackson to get a look at their favorite celebrities’ cars. Years past have included a restored 1962 Ford Thunderbird owned by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar, a 1970 Plymouth Hemi ‘Cuda owned by Nicolas Cage and even Lucille Ball’s custom-built golf cart.
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 auction will take place Jan. 17-25 with the Rock the Block concert kicking things off on Friday, Jan. 16, with performances by Cole Swindell and Chase Rice.
And no sweat if you can’t make it to WestWorld of Scottsdale in person. You have plenty of ways to catch all nine days of fun live on TV and streaming.
Here are 10 of the coolest celebrity and one-of-a-kind vehicles you can see at Barrett-Jackson 2026.
Coolest cars crossing the auction block at Barrett-Jackson 2026
- 2017 Dodge Viper ACR Snakeskin Green Edition (Lot #1417): Powered by a 645hp 8.4-liter V10 engine and a 6-speed engine, this is number 22 of 31 Snakeskin Green Edition ACRs built to commemorate the final year of Viper production.
- 2023 Brabus 900 Rocket R (Lot #1383): Only one of two made for legal use in the U.S. and one of only 25 produced worldwide, this model is based on the Porsche 992.1 Turbo S Coupe and is nicknamed “Blue Magic” for its Mexico Blue paintjob inside and out.
- 2021 Ford Shelby GT500KR Widebody (Lot #1311.1): Powered by a supercharged 5.2-liter V8 engine backed by a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. It is configured with a Widebody Package developed and installed by Shelby American in Las Vegas.
- 2022 Ford GT ’64 Heritage Edition (Lot #1382): Powered by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine and 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The exterior is finished in the Heritage Edition livery created to honor the GT/101, the first 1964 Ford GT prototype that launched Ford’s Le Mans racing program.
- Kevin Hart’s 2024 Ford Bronco Custom SUV (Lot #1329.1): Designed and owned by actor and comedian Kevin Hart, this vehicle is powered by a 2.7-liter Ford EcoBoost V6 engine backed by a 10-speed automatic transmission and features a Fox Factory Racing suspension and the exterior is finished in Triple Black with a matte black trim.
- Linda Perry’s 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible (Lot #4009): Owned for 20 years by singer-songwriter and producer Linda Perry, this vehicle is powered by a 350ci V8 engine with a 4-speed manual transmission and is finished in black with white Le Mans stripes, a black interior and a black convertible top. The winning bidder will receive an opportunity to join Linda Perry for an afternoon recording session.
- 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Split-Window Coupe (Lot #1368): Built by Jeff Hayes Customs and powered by a 540hp LS3 Hot Cam engine and mated to a 4L70E automatic overdrive transmission on an Art Morrison sport chassis.
- 1971 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne Super Custom Pickup (Lot #1331): This custom short-bed four-wheel-drive pickup is built by JPS Customs and is powered by a GM Performance ZZ 632ci V8 engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission and Atlas transfer case.
- 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Custom Coupe (Lot #1340.1): This custom Camaro is powered by a 632ci big-block Chevrolet V8 engine with 8-stack fuel injection producing 850hp, paired with a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission.
- 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Pace Car (Lot #137): Number 61 of 6,502 pace cars produced for 1978; this model is powered by a 350/185hp L48 V8 engine that’s mated to a 3-speed automatic transmission.
What are the dates for Barrett-Jackson 2026?
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 auction runs Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 17-25.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 location
The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 auto auction is at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road.
How much are Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale tickets?
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2026 tickets start at $27 for adults for one-day general admission.
Meredith G. White covers entertainment, art and culture for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She writes the latest news about video games, television and best things to do in metro Phoenix.
